Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part time
Grade: VPS 5.2
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VDT121
IBAC's work is vitally important to Victorians - we prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct.
Our vision is a public sector and police that acts with integrity for all Victorians.
People who work for IBAC are expected to have a sound understanding of and ability to demonstrate the IBAC values when dealing with Government agencies, the community and colleagues.
IBAC's values are incorporated in professional skills and behaviours for the position.
We Lead by example, Act Impartially, Work Together, Behave with Respect, Strive for Excellence.
We are committed to bringing together people with differing perspectives, lived experiences and skills to make choices that reflect our integrity and community, and to creating an inclusive work environment for all.
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The role
Reporting to the Manager, Technical Surveillance, the Technical Surveillance Officer supports complex IBAC investigations through the planning, deployment and operation of specialist technical surveillance capabilities. You will apply contemporary technical expertise to develop practical and innovative solutions within a sensitive operational environment. Duties include:
Plan, deploy and operate specialist technical surveillance capabilities to support complex investigations
Develop fit-for-purpose operational plans and strategies that meet investigative requirements, legislation,



policies and procedures
Provide technical surveillance expertise, advice and support to physical surveillance operatives, investigators and stakeholders
Manage technical surveillance equipment, operational documentation and evidentiary material, ensuring activities and records meet legal and organisational requirements
Additional duties can be found by viewing the position description in the relevant vacancy on the IBAC Careers webpage.
You will have
Significant experience and contemporary knowledge in information technology, electronic engineering or a related technical field relevant to electronic surveillance.
Demonstrated experience with technologies such as the Internet of Things, internet protocols, audio, radio frequency, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Knowledge of network architecture, virtual private networks and other secure delivery protocols
Significant technical surveillance experience within a national security, law enforcement or intelligence environment
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative technical solutions in complex operational circumstances
Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure,



exercise sound judgement and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build trusted relationships
Experience in convert methods of entry is highly desirable.
Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application. Applicants must be based in, or willing to relocate to, Victoria.
Pre-employment testing
This position is classified as a Senior IBAC Officer under the IBAC Act. Senior IBAC Officers must be fit to safely carry and use defensive equipment when performing the functions of an authorised officer and are required to have a reasonable level of fitness and psychological capacity. During the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake and meet minimum requirements in relation to:
Psychometric testing- This is completed online and undertaken across a 1-to-2-hour period comprised of timed and untimed components. Testing covers cognitive ability, personality, work values, and safety behaviours.
Physical and medical capacity- Assessments comprise of baseline evaluations for vision, hearing, mobility and spirometry in accordance with Australian Standards. Candidates will be required to demonstrate at a minimum: ten push ups, ten sit ups, ten body squats, and a three-minute step up cardio exercise.
Applications close 23 September ****.
Applications close Thursday 24 September
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📌 Technical Surveillance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne